"The HTC One SV heralds the next generation of smartphone performance and lightning fast mobile internet," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC. "We’re delighted to help fuel the spread of 4G LTE networks worldwide with models that enable our customers to enjoy web browsing, movie streaming and Internet radio more quickly and more smoothly than ever before."

Similar to when Samsung launched the Galaxy S3, the One SV will be available in 'Pyrenees blue' and 'Glacier white'. The handset is available to pre-order for around £350 SIM-free from retailers such as Clove which says it will tip up in January.